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This free course, Finding information in arts and history, will help you to identify and use information in arts and history, whether for your work, study or personal purposes. Experiment with some of the key resources in this subject area, and learn about the skills which will enable you to plan searches for information, so you can find what you are looking for more easily. Discover the meaning of information quality, and learn how to evaluate the information you come across. You will also be introduced to the many different ways of organising your own information, and learn how to reference

Image from ?[History of the Conquest of Mexico, with a preliminary view of the ancient American civilization, and the life of the conqueror, Hernando Corte?s.]?, 002983556
Author: PRESCOTT, William Hickling.
Volume: 02
Page: 31
Year: 1846
Place: New York
Publisher:
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Professor Kathryn Sutherland from the University of Oxford talks about some of Jane Austen's manuscripts from the novel 'The Watsons' and what we can learn about her from these. Wales; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/

Image from ?Statistique monumentale du Calvados?, 000638130
Author: CAUMONT, Arcisse de.
Volume: 04
Page: 804
Year: 1846
Place: Paris
Publisher:
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Image from ?Around and about South America ? With maps ? Second edition?, 003797998
Author: VINCENT, Frank.
Page: 349
Year: 1890
Place: New York
Publisher: D. Appleton and Co.
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This resource is a schematic image showing the Centre Notch Flexure (CNF) test used to determine the skin debonding energy of thin skinned composite sandwich structures. (Slide 5 of 6). The slides are adapted from the University of Liverpool "Advanced Composite Materials" lectures [MATS411] by Prof. W. Cantwell. Image courtesy UKCME, the University of Liverpool.

Image from ?The first and second annual reports of the Geological Survey of Missouri, by G. C. Swallow. [With plates including maps.]?, 002509390
Author: SWALLOW, George Clinton.
Page: 108
Year: 1855
Place: Jefferson City
Publisher:
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Model, Annette Fowley, poses for a Turners publicity shot, May 1963 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/4/AG2349K).
To read a blog about Turners advertising techniques see www.twmuseums.org.uk/engage/blog/turners-saved-my-marriage/.
Tyne and Wear Archives presents a set of images taken by the Newcastle-based firm Turners (Photography) Ltd. They were taken by the firm on is own account for possible use in their advertising campaigns. Turners frequently hired models to help promote their work and to encourage sales in their shops. Some of the shots are humorous or bizarre while others are quite suggestive.
The images are fascinating for what they tell us about the times that produced them ? the fashions, the attitudes, the technology ? Most of the images are quirky and almost seem to invite comments. If you?d like to suggest alternative captions we?d be delighted to hear them!
(Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email info@twarchives.org.uk.

Image from ?Wayland?s Guide: Isle of Wight, Portsmouth & Dockyard. Large maps, etc. [With plates.]?, 003868945
Author: WAYLAND, Henry.
Page: 176
Year: 1890
Place: Ryde
Publisher: Henry Wayland
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Image from ?Onze Gouden Eeuw. De Republiek der Vereenigde Nederlanden in haar bloeitijd ? Gei?llustreerd onder toezicht van J. H. W. Unger?, 002581303
Author: MULLER, Pieter Lodewijk.
Volume: 01
Page: 324
Year: 1896
Place: Leiden
Publisher:
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Image from ?A short Easter Mystery Play. The company of the holy women companions of Jesus. A drama with chorus and music?, 001270331
Author: FORMBY, Henry.
Page: 17
Year: 1881
Place: London
Publisher: Burns and Oates
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Image from ?The Cruise of the Royal Mail Steamer Dunottar Castle round Scotland on her trial trip?, 000854137
Author: DALGLEISH, Walter Scott.
Page: 9
Year: 1890
Place: Edinburgh
Publisher: T. & A. Constable
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View of the model, Irene Warren, posing with a film camera for a Turners publicity shot, January 1957 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/4/AG801/3).
To read a blog about Turners advertising techniques see www.twmuseums.org.uk/engage/blog/turners-saved-my-marriage/.
Tyne and Wear Archives presents a set of images taken by the Newcastle-based firm Turners (Photography) Ltd. They were taken by the firm on is own account for possible use in their advertising campaigns. Turners frequently hired models to help promote their work and to encourage sales in their shops. Some of the shots are humorous or bizarre while others are quite suggestive.
The images are fascinating for what they tell us about the times that produced them ? the fashions, the attitudes, the technology ? Most of the images are quirky and almost seem to invite comments. If you?d like to suggest alternative captions we?d be delighted to hear them!
(Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email info@twarchives.org.uk.

Image from ?Tallis?s Illustrated London: in commemoration of the Great Exhibition of ? 1851. ? With historical and descriptive letter-press, by W. G?, 001373445
Author: Gaspey, William
Volume: 02
Page: 271
Year: 1851
Place: London [printed], and New York
Publisher: J. Tallis & Co.
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Image from ?[A collection of ballads printed in London. Formed by T. Crampton.]?, 000744317
Author: CRAMPTON, Thomas.
Volume: 05
Page: 381
Year: 1860
Place: London
Publisher:
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Image from ?A history of the United States and its people, for the use of Schools?, 001045528
Author: EGGLESTON, Edward.
Page: 259
Year: 1888
Place: New York
Publisher: D. Appleton & Co.
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7JCC/O/02/121
Photograph, printed, paper, monochrome, Christabel Pankhurst and Emmeline Pankhurst seated in deck chairs in a roof garden; manuscript inscription in Grace Roe's writing on reverse 'Hiding from police on roof of Clement's Inn' and printed 'This photograph is copyright and must not be published in any form except at the ordinary fee of 10/6. Illustrations Bureau, 12 Whitefriars St, EC'

Image from ?[Cassell?s Library of English Literature. Selected, edited and arranged by H. M. ? Illustrated.]?, 002552485
Author: MORLEY, Henry Professor of English Literature at University College, London
Volume: 04
Page: 229
Year: 1883
Place: London
Publisher: Cassell & Co.
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